The Bible- Fiction or Non-fiction?

[spyderpancake]

This has come up several times in the last few days so I wanted to see what your views are on this subject. Several people have claimed that the Bible is fiction. In school, i learned that fiction is something that never happened, or fantasy. So are you saying that nothing in the Bible is true. That Jesus or any of the other people never even existed? I'm a little bit confused, explain your point of view please.

[fisherguy]

Personally i think the writing of the bible are embellished, falsified, and mythical accounts of stories passed down. Can i prove this... no more or less that anyone can prove it is a true and factualy historical account.

[dg]

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This has come up several times in the last few days so I wanted to see what your views are on this subject.

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Yep, the bible beaters are asking a few questions! I thought they knew it all. If not, they just reference verse so-and-so and claim it as truth. So Jesus, please stop by. I'd like to talk.........

[Steven]

I don't claim that they never existed, but I (like fisherguy) think there is some serious embellishment involved. Do I think Jesus was crucified? Possibly. Do I think Jesus was resurrected? No. Do I think Jesus was a mortal man? Yes.

Rather than me constantly being asked to justify my existance, why don't some of you christians give a logical reason to believe the bible is true other than 'the bible says'. I could go around quoting Stephen King novels all the time and no matter how much I do, Pet Cemetary, Cujo and Carrie are all fictitious. Remember, Michael Moore's films are supposedly true.

I never hear any christian citing any proof other than what has been drummed into their heads for years. At least I have taken the time to question what I have learned rather than accepting it based on a book that was written by mortal men and was changed everytime it was translated.

[Steven]

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Yep, the bible beaters are asking a few questions! I thought they knew it all.

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They thought we'd give up by now, not realising we believe what we believe as strongly as they do.

[buckee]

Here's a couple of interesting links you might like to read through. If not, well that's your decision.

http://www.rbc.org/ds/q0402/point3.html

http://www.exchangedlife.com/Creation/evol-fact.htm

http://www.souldevice.org/christian_science.html

http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com/dinos.shtml

Lets reason together. I think one of the apostles said that once too.

[Tominator]

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I never hear any christian citing any proof other than what has been drummed into their heads for years. At least I have taken the time to question what I have learned rather than accepting it based on a book that was written by mortal men and was changed everytime it was translated.


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I question all the time Uncle Steven.

Personally, I come down to this: There must be a reason for us. How did this grand scheme come together?

[wtnhunt]

I personally do not believe that the original writings were fiction in any way form or fashion, however they have been translated over and over to fit mans needs. I doubt that what God inspired the creators of the books of the bible to write are true to the word in todays bibles. You also have to realize and remember that man was inspired to write these books. The influence of man may or may not make for some inconsistencies in some of the writings.

[preacherman]

I believe that the Bible is the true, inspired Word of God. I believe that all accounts in the Bible are true and actually happened. I believe that Jesus died and rose from the grave. And to take the one step further, I believe that He is coming back one day. How do I know that all of this is true........I take it by faith!

[christsavedme]

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I believe that the Bible is the true, inspired Word of God. I believe that all accounts in the Bible are true and actually happened. I believe that Jesus died and rose from the grave. And to take the one step further, I believe that He is coming back one day. How do I know that all of this is true........I take it by faith!

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Well said my brother....well said.....See you on the other side!

[popgun]

Yes, the Bible is true.
One of the first things brought to my attention was that old book of books.
There comes a time within the life of everyone that no friend can be depended upon, and he is left entirely to his own resources. The Bible is that resource that I have relied on and will continue to rely on as my rule and guide for my faith and practice.
It guides me to all truth, directs my path down the highway of happiness, and points out to me the whole duty of mankind.
This book contains the mind of God, the state of mankind, and the way to salvation. It points out the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are unchanged.
I have faith that a person can read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy.
It furnishes light to guide me, strength to support me, and comfort to cheer me.
Through it, heaven is opened, paradise restored, and the gates of Hades disclosed.
It was furnished to us in life to prepare us for the judgment.
It is our choice; and as we choose, we also choose our own destiny.
In prosperity or in adversity, I will never forget it.
When at last my trembling hands drop forever the grasp of this terrestrial life, I hope to hear from Him who sits as the supreme judge, the welcome words. ”Well done my good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things. Enter now into the joy of thy Lord.”

Yes, I believe the Bible is true.
This last week I have read the many post and replies and must admit that I am disappointed and disillusioned by some of our forum members.
It is your own choice to make.
You do not believe, and do not want those who do believe, to pray for you.
Not long ago, I read here of a kindly older gentleman who passed away. The writer mentioned that the old gent, (his grandfather), never went to sleep at night feeling guilty for anything he had prayed about. I can just about guarantee that the writer was mentioned in many of the old gent’s prayers.

I will continue to believe what I believe, and allow you to believe what you believe without me interfering with my prayers, and I will not say anything more.

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[MadHuntinPastor]

I would rather just testify to what has happened in me than argue about the truth of the Bible. (which has tons of evidence of being historically correct)Jesus has changed my life. I feel Him and talk with Him. You can call me crazy....but I know what I feel. Next time you have a headache try and prove it to me that you aren't just making it up and/or just a radical headache fanatic believer. Same thing I can only testify to what has happened in me. It is your choice to believe it or not.

If I'm wrong about this Bible/Jesus/God thing.....well I've still lived my life and not missed out on much. If I'm correct though....I'm going to heaven forever!!

If you unbelievers are correct then...Oh well....had a good life.....now it's over and we all are dead.

If you are wrong............

[fisherguy]

Theres that ever present "you have more to lose than me" of "you're going to ****" argument.

[Strut_Buster]

I've read the bible, stories are pretty far fetched in some spots. But then again it has helped me in some tough times. I don't believe the bible word for word. That would be silly. There's no actual hard core proof, i see the bible as an extended metaphor in spots. But then again its a Religon or a Faith. I believe in in jesus. i figure i should if i don't wanna end up in **** if there is that chance that this stuff is real. But then again you look at all these religons. Who's right and wrong? Alot of times i figure religon was used to explain events unexplainable by early man's brain. But thats just me talkin.

[Mathews XT Man]

Have you ever looked at an ant hill and thought that they figure they are the only ones in existance..??? Now step back and look at earth....This all just happened by "chance"??? somehow a big "bang" created this out of nothing?? The evidence is all around you, and in you with the very air you breath! You are the evidence, it stares back at you every morning in the mirror!! You know..we were all taught history in school...I guess since that was just written by man, it must not be correct either then, and thats all just a good read, all the wars are just someones imagination, we never discovered America, we never went to the moon, Kennedy never got shot,space shuttle never blew up on lift off....nor disintegrated on reentry, heck 911 never happened!! heck, we cant beleive that man could keep an acurate record of events, we know how flawed of thinking that is!! Well, the truth of the matter is folks.....We are all living on borrowed time, time is a never ending sequence, past, present, future......you will spend eternity somewhere.....just where is your decision,I know where Im headed, by the grace of God who owns everything( he's the one who was taken out of most our history books, by man), the Bible still includes Him in it, which is our most accurate history book inspired by His spirit so "man"would have a guide in which how we should best live our life.
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